Journey to Parenthood

Today was weird and thrilling and scary and exciting all rolled into one. We had our first baby scan with Dr Thabo Matsaseng this morning, and my emotions were exactly as described above. On the drive to Tygerberg Fertility Clinic… Continue Reading →

I had no idea how much fertility treatment costs before we started this journey. I just had a vague idea that it was really expensive. It’s partly the reason we put off starting a family for such a long time.… Continue Reading →

I know I’ve kept you waiting, but I just haven’t had a moment to sit down and write this post – I’m still busy with semester exams in addition to working full-time. Plus, I wanted a moment to myself to… Continue Reading →

The anticipation, anxiety and excitement of this whole process is taking a toll on my sleep. It’s really difficult to get a good night’s rest when I have so many emotions all at once, especially ahead of the embryo transfer!… Continue Reading →

I know I’ve written many baby- and fertility-related lately. But you’ll have to get used it I’m afraid, because you can bet your bottom dollar it’s (hopefully) only going to get more baby-intense in future! I was told that Dr… Continue Reading →

Today was the day of the egg retrieval process in our fertility treatment. To say I was anxious is an understatement. I barely slept last night just worrying about the whole thing. But I’m happy to say I survived and… Continue Reading →

Before I get to the sonar scans, let me first update you how the injections went and how I’m feeling! Also, I want to be very clear about the fact that our treatment is tailored to our specific situation and… Continue Reading →

Aunt Flo, that time of the month, the crimson tide. No matter what you call it, under usual circumstances, menstruation is not a welcome monthly visitor for most women. And normally I would agree, but this month was different, and… Continue Reading →